FAQ Categories Video/Lyric function | rekordbox

I can’t use the Lyric function.

This might occur in the following cases.

When the lyrics change to *** in the middle of a track

In order to fully use the Lyric function, you'll need to subscribe the Creative Plan.

The message "Cannot create DirectX/OpenGL interop" appears or the screen stays black

Your system specifications should meet the requirements for rekordbox.

Check the System Requirements .

You should also update your graphics driver to the latest version.

If the situation does not improve after the update, you may not able to use the Lyric function on your system.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/lyric-6/#faq-14799

Can Lyric function display lyrics on all tracks in my library?

Approximately 2 million songs are supported mainly in English and some in Spanish.

However, some songs are not supported.

Therefore, lyrics are not displayed for all songs.

For details, please refer to the following external service.

https://petitlyrics.com/en/

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/lyric-6/#faq-q502515

Does Lyric function exclude inappropriate words and phrases?

By default, Lyric function has a function to delete inappropriate words and phrases automatically if they are detected.

However, it is difficult to exclude 100 %, so please check the lyrics beforehand if you are using it in public places.

Please check the default setting as follows:

[Preferences] > [Lyric] > [Others] > [Allow display of inappropriate words] is unchecked.

When you change this setting, please delete lyrics manually and acquire them again through the internet.

Then, the new setting will be reflected to the lyrics.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/lyric-6/#faq-q502616

What is Lyric function?

You can acquire lyrics of tracks from an external service and show them on a screen.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/lyric-6/#faq-3315

I find lyrics in the service but cannot acquire on rekordbox. Why?

To display lyrics, below information is needed:

Artist name (mandatory)
Title (mandatory)
Album title
Duration (sec)

Select a track you can't acquire lyrics and right-click it. Select [Acquire lyrics].

Make sure that the artist name and title are correct on rekordbox.

The duration (track length) is sometimes different from the original because of intro-edit, etc. In this case, please blank the duration and acquire lyrics.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/lyric-6/#faq-q502505

Do I have to download the font data?

Yes.

In order to operate the Lyric function properly, it is necessary to download the font data for the Lyric function.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/lyric-6/#faq-q502507

Can I edit lyrics?

No.

You can't edit lyrics on rekordbox.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/lyric-6/#faq-q502509

Can I make lyrics on my own?

No.

You can't upload lyrics to rekordbox by yourself.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/lyric-6/#faq-q502510

How can I check whether there are lyrics for a track in advance?

Please search for the lyrics with the following external service.

https://petitlyrics.com/en/

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/lyric-6/#faq-q502504

Can I display lyrics on external monitor, projector, etc.?

Yes.

Please connect your computer to an external monitor using an HDMI cable, etc.

Note: Video output from compatible controllers to external monitors, etc. is not supported.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/lyric-6/#faq-q502511

Video playback stops when I use video and lyric at the same time. I select [Preferences] > [Video] > [Output Setting] > [Video Quality] > [High].

Depending on your system environment, video playback may stop when you select

[High] for [Video] > [Video Quality] or [Lyric] > [Quality].

In this case, please select [Middle] or [Low].

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/lyric-6/#faq-q500343

How can I start using the Lyric function?

To use the Lyric function, access [Prefernces] > [Lyric], then checkmark the [Enable Lyric function] checkbox.

However, as functions are limited in the Free plan, when the number of characters exceeds the limit, *** is displayed.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/lyric-6/#faq-q19

How can I start using the video function?

To use the video function, access [Preferences] > [Video], then checkmark the [Enable Video Function] checkbox.

However, as functions are limited in the Free plan, caution messages will be displayed on the external monitor.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/lyric-6/#faq-q19

What are video/image file formats supported ?

Supported file formats are as follows:

Video

Extension: avi, mpg, mp4, m4v, mov, qtz

Video format Codec: h.264, mpeg-4, mpeg-2

Resolution: up to 1920 x 1080

Audio format: LPCM (aiff), aac, mp3

Image

Jpeg, png, gif

Note: Some contents may not be reproduced or on certain OS.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/lyric-6/#faq-q502403

Does rekordbox support video files without audio?

You cannot only play video without audio.

You can play such videos in combination with audio files.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/lyric-6/#faq-q502402

Can I use an external monitor or projector to display video ?

Yes. Connect an external monitor to your computer using an HDMI cable, etc. (*Video output from a compatible controller to external monitor, etc. is not supported.)

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/lyric-6/#faq-q502401

I cannot select the motion as I like. Selectable motions differ depending on a track. Why?

This is because time display information of the lyrics data registered in the external service is different depending on a track.

There are 3 types of lyric data as follows:

Lyric (word sync): Each word of lyrics has display time information.
Lyric (line sync): Each line of lyrics has display time information.
Lyric (no sync): Lyrics that have no display time information.

You can't change this information from rekordbox.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/lyric-6/#faq-q502512

Which languages does lyric support?

Approximately 2 million songs are supported mainly in English and some in Spanish.

For details, please refer to the following external service.

https://petitlyrics.com/en/

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/lyric-6/#faq-q502514

Where are the countries/regions that support lyric?

Please refer to the following countries/regions.

Albania
Algeria
Andorra
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei Darussalam
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Chad
Chile
China
Colombia
Comoros
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
East-Timor
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Fiji
Finland
France
French Polynesia
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Greece
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Korea, South
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia (Former Yugoslav Republic)
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Romania
Russian Federation
Rwanda
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Africa
Spain
Sri Lanka
Suriname
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Togo
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
Uruguay
USA
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City State
Venezuela
Viet Nam
Western Sahara
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/lyric-6/#faq-q502513